An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our Skipton office on a full time basis.
The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Good keyboard skills.

KNOWLEDGE

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge
• Windows, Word and Excel
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills